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Life Happens Laugh Anyway

Life Happens Laugh Anyway

Life got you down? What if you could laugh anyway? Christian comedian Tracy DeGraaf (along with her bff Cathrine) will drop weekly episodes (Wednesdays) on topics you care about like how your marriage can survive your husband’s loud chewing, how you can laugh about your kids driving you nuts, and how to scoff off those lady whiskers and not worry about your Howdy Doody sleep wrinkle. Tracy and Cathrine have been next door neighbors and besties for over 20 years. They survived the Great Recession,

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Episode 242-Ministry-Why It's Worth It

Life Happens Laugh Anyway ·

2025/10/22

🎙️ Episode 242: Ministry — Why It’s Worth It!💡 Feeling burnt out or discouraged in ministry? You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place. In this episode, we unpack why ministry is worth it even when it’s messy, exhausting, and unseen. We just came off a 3½-day ministry retreat 🏕️ full of laughter, worship, and divine moments (plus a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories 🤪). That time away reminded us that ministry is not just what we do — it’s who we are in Christ. ✝️ I. Ministry =

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Episode 241-Cancer Screenings Matter!

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2025/10/15

Greetings Humor Consumers!In this powerful yet hilariously honest episode, Tracy and Cathrine dive into cancer screenings and early detection—a topic most people avoid, ignore, or delay. Tracy opens with her personal breast cancer survival story involving an oncologist, radiation, and a possible perk: a higher, tighter boob. 😂 From there, the conversation gets real about why cancer screenings matter and how early detection saves lives. Whether you’re overdue for a mammogram, avoiding a colonoscopy

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Our Take on the Documentary: Unknown Number: The High...

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2025/10/08

🎙️ Episode 240: Unknown Number — The High School CatfishDescription: In this episode, Tracy and Cathrine dive into the shocking true story behind Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. It’s the kind of story that makes you say, “Wait… WHAT?!” — a case so twisted and heartbreaking it feels like fiction. But it’s all real. We’ll unpack the wildest details, share what surprised us most, and talk about what this story reveals about human nature, deception, and spiritual alertness. Spoiler

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Episode 239-Revival After Charlie Kirk's Martyrdom

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2025/10/01

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Episode 238-Remembering Charlie Kirk

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2025/09/24

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Episode 237-Brian Health: Laugh, Learn & Remember...

Life Happens Laugh Anyway ·

2025/09/03

🎙️ Episode 237 Show NotesBrain Health: Laugh, Learn & Remember Where You Left Your Keys Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you’re there? Or spent 10 minutes looking for your glasses… while they were on your head? Yep, us too. 😂 In this episode, we dive into the fascinating (and funny) world of brain health for women over 50. The good news? God designed our brains to be renewed—and there are practical things we can do to keep them strong, sharp, and full of joy. Join us in

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Episode 236-A Look Into The Amish Culture

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2025/08/27

🎧 Episode 236: A Look into the Amish CultureFirst of all....A GIANT thank you to our friend and Humor Contributor Karren who suggested we take a look at today's topic. We ❤️ your suggestions, so if you're reading this...and I think you are...send your ideas to Tracy@tracydegraaf.com. What documentary have you watched lately that made you go Hmmmmm? What hot topic would you like to hear us discuss? We want to know. Now, back to the episode... What's up with the Amish? 😱 And what can their way

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Episode 235-Fit For TV-THe Biggest Loser True Story...

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2025/08/20

Note: Tracy has two upcoming church comedy events in the Chicago Area: Sept 20 in Monee, IL and Sept 26 in Orland Hills, IL. Grab your tickets now and come say Hi. ;) If you would like to invite Tracy and Cathrine to your church, email tracy@tracydegraaf.com. Now, back to the show...Reality TV isn’t reality—and The Biggest Loser proves it. Join Tracy and Cathrine as they recap the three-part documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser. From crawling over the finish line to

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Episode 243-Mood & Music

Life Happens Laugh Anyway ·

2025/08/13

🎙 Episode 234: Mood Music – How to Let Songs Shape Your DayIs it possible to choose your mood by choosing your music? 🤗 Absolutely. In this episode, Tracy and Cathrine dive into the power of music to shift your emotions, calm your mind, energize your body, and even deepen your connection with God. 🎶 We’ll share: How we personally use music for everything from workouts to worship to road trips. Cathrine shares a touching story about how music ministered to her and her mom in mom's

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Episode 233-Laughing Through The Storms

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2025/08/05

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Episode 232: Stupid Criminals Dumb and Dumber

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2025/07/30

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Episode 231: Why In-person Connection Matters

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2025/07/23

🎙️ Episode 231: Why In-Person Connection Matters 🤝🏽💬💒Today we're talking about the POWER of showing up—literally. Whether it's a hug, a hospital visit, or just coffee across the table—face-to-face connection matters more than ever. Here’s what you’ll hear: 1️⃣ The Late Dr. Charles Stanley said connection isn’t optional—it’s vital. Cathrine shares how his words shaped her view of relationships. 👨🏽‍⚕️📚 2️⃣ Tracy breaks down a powerful 2023 study showing that in-person connection boosted

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Episode 230: How to Find Encouragement When You Need It

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2025/07/16

🎙️ Life Happens Laugh Anyway PodcastEpisode 230: How to Find Encouragement When You Need It 💁‍♀️📖🤣 Feeling discouraged? Overwhelmed? Gassy? (You have to listen to this episode to understand the gassy part!) 😂 You’re in good company. In this episode, Tracy and Cathrine get real (and ridiculous) about what to do when life is a lot. Whether you're in a tough season or just having one of those blah-for-no-reason days, this episode is your practical pep talk—with stories, scripture, and some

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Episode 229: Ken and Barbie Killers - The Lost Murder...

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2025/07/09

🎙️ Episode 229: Ken and Barbie Killers – The Lost Murder Tapes“They looked like the perfect couple. But behind closed doors, they were committing unspeakable acts of evil.” In today’s episode, we pull back the curtain on the shocking true crime story of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka — dubbed the Ken and Barbie Killers — and unpack what it reveals about evil in disguise, the failure of justice, and where God is when justice fails. 🔍 What We Cover: 1️⃣ Review of the documentary Ken and

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Episode 228-Vacationing with Adult Children

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2025/06/25

🎙️ Episode 228: “Vacationing with Adult Kids”🚗 ✈️ It’s a special kind of chaos, folks. In this episode, Cathrine shares her Michigan mishaps, Tracy spills the Georgia tea (spoiler alert: no ghosts were spotted, but drama was), and together they recount the realities of traveling with adult children. From TSA misunderstandings to parking fines, chicken-gate to haunted tours with zero hauntings, and Adam’s free-range audio choices—this episode is jam-packed with laugh-out-loud moments and actually

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Episode 227-Marriage Maintenance

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2025/06/18

🎙️ Episode 227: Marriage Maintenance – Laughing Through the BumpsMarriage isn’t all candlelit dinners and couple’s massages—it’s chewed-off fingernails on the floor 🧟‍♂️, nose-blowing symphonies 🎺, and communication glitches that could power a sitcom. In this episode, we unpack the everyday bumps of long-term relationships and how laughter can be the ultimate suspension system. 🚗💨 💬 In this episode: Why relationship "bumps" are normal (yes, even the weird ones 🤪) How humor diffuses

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Episode 226-Did You Know?....Interesting Random Fun...

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2025/06/11

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Episode 225-The Tylenol Painkiller Story

Life Happens Laugh Anyway ·

2025/06/04

🎧 Episode Title:The Tylenol Painkiller Story: One Crime, Countless Ripples 💊💔 ✨ Episode Summary: In this gripping episode of Life Happens, Laugh Anyway, we’re taking a sharp turn into the true crime world (like we sometimes do) to talk about the chilling 1982 Tylenol murders—a case that shook America and changed consumer safety forever. 💥 Inspired by the documentary Painkiller: the Tylenol Murders, we cover: What exactly happened when seven innocent people died after taking Tylenol 💀 The

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Episode 224-Aches, Pains & Muscles-Oh My! Aging...

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2025/05/28

🎙️ Episode 224: Why Everything Hurts (and What to Do About It)Aches and pains with no explanation? 🦴 Waking up sore when all you did was sleep? 😩 Welcome to midlife! But don’t worry—we’re not just complaining today. We’re getting practical, honest, and yes...a little snarky about how to prevent those annoying aches and pains as we age. 👟💪 In this episode, we dig into: 🔸 What happens to hormones between 35–55 (hint: it’s not fun) 🔸 Why your muscles, bones, and joints are acting like divas 🔸

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Episode 223-Part 8-How To Enjoy Life Through Humor

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2025/05/21

🎙 Episode 223 – How to Enjoy Your Life Through HumorThe Grand Finale of Our 8-Part Series: How to Enjoy Your Life This episode is laugh-out-loud and full of truth! In the final installment of our “How to Enjoy Your Life” series, we’re talking about how humor has helped us survive the chaos of parenting, marriage, health scares, and even AI-generated profile pictures that were… well, hilariously wrong. 🤦‍♀️😂 💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 👩‍⚕️ ER Update: Cathrine gives us the

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